Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet A. The board stacks are aligned and mounted as shown.
The jumpers go on the top, left front of each board. This allows the board to be powered from the barrel connector on the left side of the board.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
The 2 power supplies A/C wiring need to be cross wired as shown so A/C power goes to both switches.
Attach the black/red pdu cabling to the Power supply output screws labeled [+] and [-]. Attach the red wire to [+] and the black wire to [-] Make sure the terminals are screwed down tight.
Mount both PDUs to the base plate using the power supply screws and washers provided in packet F.
Use cable ties to bind the cabling together.Attach a switch and PDU to the center panel as shown using screws from packets B and C.
Attach the center panel to the bottom panel using the 1/2" screw, nut and nylon washer from packet C as shown. The nut is placed in the nut capture slot in the center panel, then carefully placed into the slots on the bottom panel. The washer is placed on the screw and then inserted into the bottom panel and into the nut in the center panel. Tighten to snug, but don't over tighten.
You need to do this 2 times, once for each center panel.
Remove the paper backing from the PDU side panel.
Attach the PDU to the side panel as shown using the 1/2" screws, 1/8" nylon spacers, nuts and nylon washers from packet C. The washers go next to the acrylic on the outside.
Attach the fans using the #6 3/4" screws, nylon washers and nuts from packet F.
Attach the fan plugs to the PDU fan connectors.
Mount the A/C power connector using the 1/2" screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F.Make sure that the A/C power connector is wired as shown.
Attach the side panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the PDU side panel.
Attach the PDU to the side panel as shown using the 1/2" screws, 1/8" nylon spacers, nuts and nylon washers from packet C. The washers go next to the acrylic on the outside.
Attach the fans using the #6 3/4" screws, nylon washers and nuts from packet F.
Attach the fan plugs to the PDU fan connectors.
Attach the PDU side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel.
Pass the power cables through the holes in the panel and attach the front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the 6" Ethernet cables into the switch and each board. Use the 12" Ethernet cable to cross connect the 2 switches.
Remove the paper backing from the back panel.
Pass the power cables through the holes in the panel and attach the back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the 6" Ethernet cables into the switch and each board. Use the 12" Ethernet cable to cross connect the 2 switches.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formatted micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
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Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet A. The board stack are mounted to the base panel as shown.
The jumpers go on the top, left front of each board. This allows the board to be powered from the barrel connector on the left side of the board.
Attach a switch and PDU to the center panel as shown using screws from packets B and C.
Attach the center panel to the bottom panel using the 1/2" screw, nut and nylon washer from packet C as shown. The nut is placed in the nut capture slot in the center panel, then carefully placed into the slots on the bottom panel. The washer is placed on the screw and then inserted into the bottom panel and into the nut in the center panel. Tighten to snug, but don't over tighten.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the black/red pdu cabling to the Power supply output screws labeled [+] and [-]. Attach the red wire to [+] and the black wire to [-] Make sure the terminals are screwed down tight.
Use cable ties to bind the cabling together.Attach the back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Attach the fans using the #6 3/4" screws, nylon washers and nuts from packet F.
Mount the power supply to the back panel with the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Mount the A/C power connector using the 1/2" screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F.
Make sure that the A/C power connector is wired as shown.
Remove the paper backing from the PDU side panel. Attach the PDU to the side panel as shown using the 1/2" screws, 1/8" nylon spacers, nuts and nylon washers. The washers go next to the acrylic on the outside.
Add the cabling as shown. The right-angle which power cable attaches to the right screw terminals, black [-] center and red [+5V] right.
Attach the PDU side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Attach the fan plugs to the PDU fan connectors.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package. Place the nylon washer on the 1" screws from packet C then thread through panel as shown. Place the switch onto the screws then tighten down with the nuts.
Plug the switch power cable into the power port on the switch using the 5.5mm barrel cable.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI extension cable to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Press the power switch through the square hole as shone. The tabs on the top and bottom may need to be compressed.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board, then tuck the excess under the bottom board.
Plug the Ethernet cables from the boards into the network switch.
Plug the A/C power wiring to the front panel switch as shown. They may be Red/Blue/Yellow or Red/Black/White.Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formatted micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
]]>The instructions for assembling the Pi board stack are here. This needs to be completed before assembling the rest of the Cube.
Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet A. The board stack goes in the center of the base panel with the power cables facing to the left.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the black/red pdu cabling to the Power supply output screws labeled [+] and [-]. Attach the red wire to [+] and the black wire to [-] Make sure the terminals are screwed down tight.
Use cable ties to bind the cabling together.Attach the back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Mount the power supply to the back panel with the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Mount the A/C power connector using the 1/2" screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F.
Make sure that the A/C power connector is wired as shown.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package. Place the nylon washer on the 1" screws from packet C1 then thread through panel as shown. Place the switch onto the screws then tighten down with the nuts.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package. Place the nylon washer on the 1" screws from packet C2 then thread through panel as shown. Place the switch onto the screws then tighten down with the nuts.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI extension cable to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Press the power switch through the square hole as shone. The tabs on the top and bottom may need to be compressed.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the A/C power wiring to the front panel switch as shown. They may be Red/Blue/Yellow or Red/Black/White.
Plug the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board, then to the front panel.
Remove the paper backing from the fan side panel. Attach the fans using the #6 3/4" screws, nylon washers and nuts from packet F.
Attach the fan plugs to the PDU fan connectorsPlug the Ethernet cables from the boards into the network switch. Plug the 12" Ethernet cable across the switches to connect them.
Plug the switch power cable into the power port on the switch using the USB to 5.5mm barrel cable.
Plug the fan cables into the fan headers as shown.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formatted micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
]]>Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet A. The board stack goes in the center of the base panel.
The jumpers go on the top, left front of each board. This allows the board to be powered from the barrel connector on the left side of the board.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the black/red pdu cabling to the Power supply output screws labeled [+] and [-]. Attach the red wire to [+] and the black wire to [-] Make sure the terminals are screwed down tight.
Use cable ties to bind the cabling together.Attach the back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Attach the fans using the #6 3/4" screws, nylon washers and nuts from packet F.
Mount the power supply to the back panel with the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Mount the A/C power connector using the 1/2" screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F.
Make sure that the A/C power connector is wired as shown.
Remove the paper backing from the PDU side panel. Attach the PDU to the side panel as shown using the 1/2" screws, 1/8" nylon spacers, nuts and nylon washers. The washers go next to the acrylic on the outside.
Add the cabling as shown. The right-angle which power cable attaches to the right screw terminals, black [-] center and red [+5V] right.
Attach the PDU side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Attach the fan plugs to the PDU fan connectors.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package. Place the nylon washer on the 1" screws from packet C then thread through panel as shown. Place the switch onto the screws then tighten down with the nuts.
Plug the switch power cable into the power port on the switch using the 5.5mm barrel cable.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI extension cable to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Press the power switch through the square hole as shone. The tabs on the top and bottom may need to be compressed.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board, then tuck the excess under the bottom board.
Plug the Ethernet cables from the boards into the network switch.
Plug the A/C power wiring to the front panel switch as shown. They may be Red/Blue/Yellow or Red/Black/White.Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formatted micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
]]>Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet A. The board stack goes in the center of the base panel.
The jumpers go on the top, left front of each board. This allows the board to be powered from the barrel connector on the left side of the board.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the black/red pdu cabling to the Power supply output screws labeled [+] and [-]. Attach the red wire to [+] and the black wire to [-] Make sure the terminals are screwed down tight.
Use cable ties to bind the cabling together.Attach the back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Attach the fans using the #6 3/4" screws, nylon washers and nuts from packet F.
Mount the power supply to the back panel with the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Mount the A/C power connector using the 1/2" screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F.
Make sure that the A/C power connector is wired as shown.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package. Place the nylon washer on the 1" screws from packet C then thread through panel as shown. Place the switch onto the screws then tighten down with the nuts.
Plug the switch power cable into the power port on the switch using the 5.5mm barrel cable.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI extension cable to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Press the power switch through the square hole as shone. The tabs on the top and bottom may need to be compressed.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the PDU side panel. Attach the PDU to the side panel as shown using the 1/2" screws, 1/8" nylon spacers, nuts and nylon washers. The washers go next to the acrylic on the outside.
Add the cabling as shown. The right-angle which power cable attaches to the right screw terminals, black [-] center and red [+5V] right.
Attach the PDU side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Attach the fan plugs to the PDU fan connectors.
Plug the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board, then tuck the excess under the bottom board.
Plug the Ethernet cables from the boards into the network switch.
Plug the A/C power wiring to the front panel switch as shown. They may be Red/Blue/Yellow or Red/Black/White.Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formatted micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
]]>Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Open the packages and apply the heat sinks as shown. Each heat sink has a peel-off backing allowing it to stick to the chips.
There are 2 different heat sinks. The standard heat sinks come with the Starter Kit and go on individual chips. The Advanced Kits and Assembled Cubes come with the larger black heat sinks.
Start with the 1/2" F/F standoffs on the bottom and the 1" M/F standoffs on the top as shown. Once screwed together, then tighten slightly. The standoffs only need to be snug, not wrenched tight together.
Continue to add boards to the stack using the 1" M/F standoffs as shown.
Attach the PDU to the top of the stack using the 3/8" screws as shown.
Connect each power cable to each PI as shown. The RPI4 uses USB-A to USB-C cables.There is one 5.5mm DC Power cable to power the switch.
Plug each power cable into the PDU on top as shown. The cables can be tied to the standoff with a cable tie as shown.
Attach the 5.5mm DC power cable to the screw terminals as shown. Red [+] goes to the right terminal. Black [-] goes to the center terminal.
Move on the the assembly instructions for your particular cluster cube. The Pico 10H requires 2 board stacks and the Pico 20H requires 4 board stacks.
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Open the packages and apply the heat sinks as shown. Each heat sink has a peel-off backing allowing it to stick to the chips.
There are 2 different heat sinks. The standard heat sinks come with the Starter Kit and go on individual chips. The Advanced Kits and Assembled Cubes come with the larger black heat sinks.
Start with the 1/2" F/F standoffs on the bottom and the 1" M/F standoffs on the top as shown. Once screwed together, then tighten slightly. The standoffs only need to be snug, not wrenched tight together.
Continue to add boards to the stack using the 1" M/F standoffs as shown.
Attach the PDU to the top of the stack using the 3/8" screws as shown.
Connect each power cable to each PI as shown. The RPI4 uses USB-A to USB-C cables.There is one USB-A to 5.5mm DC Power cable to power the switch.
Plug each power cable into the PDU on top as shown. The cables can be tied to the standoff with a cable tie as shown.
Move on the the assembly instructions for your particular cluster cube. The Pico 10H requires 2 board stacks and the Pico 20H requires 4 board stacks.
]]>The instructions for assembling the Pi board stack are here. This needs to be completed before assembling the rest of the Cube.
Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet A. The board stack goes in the center of the base panel with the power cables facing to the left.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the black/red pdu cabling to the Power supply output screws labeled [+] and [-]. Attach the red wire to [+] and the black wire to [-] Make sure the terminals are screwed down tight.
Use cable ties to bind the cabling together.Attach the back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Mount the power supply to the back panel with the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Mount the A/C power connector using the 1/2" screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F.
Make sure that the A/C power connector is wired as shown.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package. Place the nylon washer on the 1" screws from packet C then thread through panel as shown. Place the switch onto the screws then tighten down with the nuts.
Plug the switch power cable into the power port on the switch using the 5.5mm barrel cable.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI extension cable to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Press the power switch through the square hole as shone. The tabs on the top and bottom may need to be compressed.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the fan side panel. Attach the fans using the #6 3/4" screws, nylon washers and nuts from packet F.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E. Route the power cable through the cable management port to the PDU in the back.
Attach the fan plugs to the PDU fan connectors.
Plug the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board, then tuck the excess under the bottom board.
Plug the Ethernet cables from the boards into the network switch.
Plug the A/C power wiring to the front panel switch as shown. They may be Red/Blue/Yellow or Red/Black/White.Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formatted micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
]]>The instructions for assembling the Pi board stack are here. This needs to be completed before assembling the rest of the Cube.
Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
This is a set of photos detailing the components you should have received in your Starter or Advanced Kit. If there are any missing parts, then please reach out to PicoCluster Support.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet A. The board stack goes in the center of the base panel with the power cables facing to the left.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the black/red pdu cabling to the Power supply output screws labeled [+] and [-]. Attach the red wire to [+] and the black wire to [-] Make sure the terminals are screwed down tight.
Mount the A/C power connector using the 1/2" screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F.
Use cable ties to bind the cabling together.
Attach the back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Mount the power supply to the back panel with the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Make sure that the A/C power connector is wired as shown.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package. Place the nylon washer on the 1" screws from packet C then thread through panel as shown. Place the switch onto the screws then tighten down with the nuts.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI extension cable to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Press the power switch through the square hole as shone. The tabs on the top and bottom may need to be compressed.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the A/C power wiring to the front panel switch as shown. They may be Red/Blue/Yellow or Red/Black/White.
Remove the paper backing from the fan side panel. Attach the fans using the #6 3/4" screws, nylon washers and nuts from packet F.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E. Route the power cable through the cable management port to the PDU in the back.
Attach the fan plugs to the PDU fan connectors.
Plug the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board, then tuck the excess under the bottom board.
Plug the Ethernet cables from the boards into the network switch.
Plug the switch power cable into the power port on the switch using the USB to 5.5mm barrel cable.
Before installing the Top Panel, you'll want to put in your formatted micro-sd cards. Make sure that the power cable is dis-connected before putting your hands inside of the case.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the cluster into the A/C power socket, turn it on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
If you have PicoCluster formatted memory cards, then the default network is 10.1.10.x. You may need to change this is you need the cluster to connect to a different network.
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The instructions for assembling the RockPro64 5 board stack are here. You'll need 4 of these stacks to be completed before assembling the rest of the Cube.
Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the switch panels and open the switch package.
Screw the 3/4" M/F standoff through the switch board to the 1/2" F/F standoff on the other side of the switch. Attach the second switch to the the first using the other 3/4" M/F standoffs as shown. Attach the acrylic switch panels using the 3/8" screw and washers. Make sure the orientation is correct. The nut capture slots are at the bottom switch port. The switch power ports are at the top, opposite the nut capture slots. The front of the switch should stick out a bit from the acrylic panels when assembled properly. This needs to be done twice to form 2 switch assemblies.
Attach the switch assemblies to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E. It's usually easier to place the nuts in the nut capture slots in the switch assembly, then set the assembly into the base panel, then insert and tighten screws from the bottom.
Place the switch assembly into place in the cluster as shown, then add the switch side panel and screw the switch assemble to the side panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the board stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet A. The board stack goes on the upper right of the base panel with the micro SD card slots to the outside.
Connect the network cables from each switch to one of the board stacks as shown. Each pair of switches needs to be cross connected to each other at the bottom using one of the network cables. The opposite stacks of switches will also need to be cross connected.
Attach the leads for the boards to the left most terminals. They are from left to right [+ positive] [- ground].
Mount 2 power supplies to each side panel using the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Cross connect the A/C terminals on both power supplies as shown. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Mount the A/C power connector using the 1/2" screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F and plug the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground]. Wire 2 of the power supplies, 1 on each panel closest to the power input receptacle the same way.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the pre-wired leads for the board power and fans to the left most terminals. They are from left to right [+ positive] [- ground].
Attach the fans to the back and then front panels.
Attach the back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
The front panel is laid out very similar to the back panel with a power supply and wiring.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI and Ethernet extension cables to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Press the power switch through the square hole as shone. The tabs on the top and bottom may need to be compressed.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the power cables from the power supply to each board as shown. Cabling can be zip tied together as desired.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the both side panels to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E for each panel.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formatted micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
]]>The instructions for assembling the RockPro64 5 board stack are here. You'll need 2 of these stacks to be completed before assembling the rest of the Cube.
Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the board stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet A. The board stack goes on the upper right of the base panel with the micro SD card slots to the outside.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package. Place the nylon washer on the 1" screws then thread through panel as shown. Place the switch onto the screws then tighten down with the nuts. The angle power connect needs to be put on before attaching the panel to the base plate.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the network cables into each board and a port on the switch. An external network cable can also be attached to the switch to provide WAN connectivity.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI and Ethernet extension cables to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Press the power switch through the square hole as shone. The tabs on the top and bottom may need to be compressed.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the pre-wired leads for the board power and fans to the left most terminals. They are from left to right [+ positive] [- ground].
Attach the fans to the back and then front panels.
Attach the back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the power cables from the power supply to each board as shown. Cabling can be zip tied together as desired.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formatted micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
]]>The instructions for assembling the RockPro64 5 board stack are here. This needs to be completed before assembling the rest of the Cube.
Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the board stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet A. The board stack goes on the upper right of the base panel with the micro SD card slots to the outside.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the pre-wired leads for the board power and fans to the left most terminals. They are from left to right [+ positive] [- ground].
Attach the back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Mount the power supply to the back panel with the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Mount the A/C power connector using the 6mm screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F.
Make sure that the A/C power connector is wired as shown.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package. Place the nylon washer on the 1" screws then thread through panel as shown. Place the switch onto the screws then tighten down with the nuts. The angle power connect needs to be put on before attaching the panel to the base plate.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the network cables into each board and a port on the switch. An external network cable can also be attached to the switch to provide WAN connectivity.
Remove the paper backing from the PDU side panel. Attach the PDU to the side panel as shown using the 1/2" screws, 1/8" nylon spacers, nuts and nylon washers. The washers go next to the acrylic on the outside.
Add the cabling as shown. The right-angle which power cable attaches to the right screw terminals, black [-] center and red [+5V] right.
Attach the PDU side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Attach the fan plugs to the PDU fan connectors.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI and Ethernet extension cables to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Press the power switch through the square hole as shone. The tabs on the top and bottom may need to be compressed.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Thread all of the cables along the bottom to the back of the case.
Plug the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board. Plug the Ethernet cable to the top most port on the switch. Bend the cable towards the back.
Plug the switch power cable into the power port on the switch.
Attach the remaining A/C power wires to the front panel on/off switch as shown.
Use cable ties to bind the cabling together.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formatted micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
]]>The instructions for assembling the RockPro64 3 board stack are here. This needs to be completed before assembling the rest of the Cube.
Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the board stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet A. The board stack goes on the upper right of the base panel with the micro SD card slots to the outside.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the pre-wired leads for the board power and fans to the left most terminals. They are from left to right [+ positive] [- ground].
Attach the back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Mount the power supply to the back panel with the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Mount the A/C power connector using the 6mm screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F.
Make sure that the A/C power connector is wired as shown.
Remove the paper backing from the PDU side panel. Attach the PDU to the side panel as shown using the 1/2" screws, 1/8" nylon spacers, nuts and nylon washers. The washers go next to the acrylic on the outside.
Add the cabling as shown. The right-angle which power cable attaches to the right screw terminals, black [-] center and red [+5V] right.
Attach the PDU side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Attach the fan plugs to the PDU fan connectors.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package. Place the nylon washer on the 1" screws then thread through panel as shown. Place the switch onto the screws then tighten down with the nuts. The angle power connect needs to be put on before attaching the panel to the base plate.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the network cables into each board and a port on the switch. An external network cable can also be attached to the switch to provide WAN connectivity.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI and Ethernet extension cables to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Press the power switch through the square hole as shone. The tabs on the top and bottom may need to be compressed.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Thread all of the cables along the bottom to the back of the case.
Plug the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board. Plug the Ethernet cable to the top most port on the switch. Bend the cable towards the back.
Plug the switch power cable into the power port on the switch.
Attach the remaining A/C power wires to the front panel on/off switch as shown.
Use cable ties to bind the cabling together.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formatted micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
]]>Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Open the packages and apply the heat sinks as shown. Each heat sink comes with a separate backing to apply to the chips, then place the heatsink as shown and push the plastic mounting pins through the board as shown.
Start with the 1/2" F/F standoffs on the bottom and the 1.5" M/F standoffs on the top as shown. Once screwed together, then tighten slightly. The standoffs only need to be snug, not wrenched tight together.
Continue to add boards to the stack using the 1.5" M/F standoffs as shown.
There is no PDU for the RockPro64 as it uses a 5V power supply directly.
Power cables are not attached at this stage because there is no PDU. Power will be attached during the Cube assembly stage.
Move on the the assembly instructions for your RockPro64 cluster cube. The Pico 5H requires 1 board stack. The Pico10H requires 2 board stacks and the Pico 20H requires 4 board stacks.
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Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Open the packages and apply the heat sinks as shown. Each heat sink comes with a separate backing to apply to the chips, then place the heatsink as shown and push the plastic mounting pins through the board as shown.
Start with the 1/2" F/F standoffs on the bottom and the 1.5" M/F standoffs on the top as shown. Once screwed together, then tighten slightly. The standoffs only need to be snug, not wrenched tight together.
Continue to add boards to the stack using the 1.5" M/F standoffs as shown.
There is no PDU for the RockPro64 as it uses a 5V power supply directly.
Power cables are not attached at this stage because there is no PDU. Power will be attached during the Cube assembly stage.
Move on the the assembly instructions for your RockPro64 Pico 3H cluster cube.
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The instructions for assembling the Pi board stack are here. This needs to be completed before assembling the rest of the Cube.
Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet 1. The board stack goes on the left side of the base panel with the power cables facing to the right.
Remove the paper backing from both side panels.
Attach the left and right side panels to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E for each.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI cable to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers.
The barrel power cable needs to be attached with super glue. Just add a couple of small drops to the inside of the hole, then push the power cable into the hole. Please wait a few minutes for the glue to dry before proceeding. If any of the glue gets on the acrylic panel, it will damage it.
Once the glue is dry, thread the HDMI Cable through the back and thread the power cable and switch power cable through the cable management hole and under the board power cables by the PDU.
Attach the front panel to the base and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet for each.
Attach the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board, then tuck the excess under the bottom board.
The terminals from left to right are [+ in] [- ground] [+ out]. Attach the power input to the left(red) and center(black) terminals. Make sure the terminals are screwed down tight.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the back panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formated micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect the boards to an external switch and to the WAN network and enjoy!
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The instructions for assembling the Pi board stack are here. This needs to be completed before assembling the rest of the Cube.
Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet 1. The board stack goes on the left side of the base panel with the power cables facing to the right.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package. Place the nylon washer on the 1" screws then thread through panel as shown. Place the switch onto the screws then tighten down with the nuts. The angle power connect needs to be put on before attaching the panel to the base plate.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI cable to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers.
The barrel power cable needs to be attached with super glue. Just add a couple of small drops to the inside of the hole, then push the power cable into the hole. Please wait a few minutes for the glue to dry before proceeding. If any of the glue gets on the acrylic panel, it will damage it.
Once the glue is dry, thread the HDMI Cable through the back and thread the power cable and switch power cable through the cable management hole and under the board power cables by the PDU.
Attach the front panel to the base and switch side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet for each.
Attach the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board, then tuck the excess under the bottom board.
The terminals from left to right are [+ in] [- ground] [+ out]. Attach the power input to the left(red) and center(black) terminals. Attach the switch power to the power output right(red) and center(black) terminals. Make sure the terminals are screwed down tight.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the right side panel to the base plate as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the back panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the network cables into each board and a port on the switch. An external network cable can also be attached to the switch to provide WAN connectivity.
Put formated micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
]]>The instructions for assembling the Pi board stack are here. This needs to be completed before assembling the rest of the Cube.
Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet 1. Mount all 4 board stacks on all 4 corners as shown.
Mount the power supply to the base panel using the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Remove the paper backing from the switch panels and open the switch package.
Screw the 3/4" M/F standoff through the switch board to the 1/2" F/F standoff on the other side of the switch. Attach the second switch to the the first using the other 3/4" M/F standoffs as shown. Attach the acrylic switch panels using the 3/8" screw and washers. Make sure the orientation is correct. The nut capture slots are at the bottom switch port. The switch power ports are at the top, opposite the nut capture slots. The front of the switch should stick out a bit from the acrylic panels when assembled properly. This needs to be done twice to form 2 switch assemblies.
Attach the switch assemblies to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E. It's usually easier to place the nuts in the nut capture slots in the switch assembly, then set the assembly into the base panel, then insert and tighten screws from the bottom.
Place the switch assembly into place in the cluster as shown, then add the switch side panel and screw the switch assemble to the side panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers.
Attach the fan using the #6 3/4" screws, nylon washers and nuts from packet F.
Mount the A/C power connector using the 1/2" screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F.
Make sure that the A/C power connector is wired as shown.
Attach the back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the leads for the PDUs to the left most terminals. They are from left to right [+ positive] [- ground].
Mount the power supply to the base panel using the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Thread the PDU lead wires and the switch power leads through the cable management hole on the PDU mount as shown. The switch leads have a barrel connector on one end.
For the PDU, the terminals from left to right are [+ in] [- ground] [+ out]. Attach the power input to the left(red) and center(black) terminals. Attach the switch power and the fan power wires to the power output right(red) and center(black) terminals. Make sure the terminals are screwed down tight.
Connect the network cables from each switch to one of the board stacks as shown. Each switch corresponds to one board stack. Cable all for switches and board stacks this way.
Both pairs of switches needs to be cross connected to each other at the bottom using one of the network cables.
Cross connect both switch assemblies together using the remaining network cable.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI, Ethernet, and USB extension cables to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Thread all of the cables along the bottom to the back of the case.
Plug the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board, then tuck the excess away.
Plug both of the USB ports to 2 of the USB ports on the top board. Pull back around to the cable management port and attach with a cable tie.
Plug one Ethernet cable to the top most port on the switch on one switch assembly and the other Ethernet cable to a switch on the top switch port on the other switch assembly.
Plug the switch power cable into the power port on the switch.
Attach the both side panels to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formated micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
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The instructions for assembling to board stack are here. This needs to be completed for 4 stacks before assembling the rest of the Cube.
Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the board stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet 1. Mount all for XU4 board stacks as shown, one in each corner. USB ports should face the front and back.
Remove the paper backing from the switch panels and open the switch package.
Screw the 3/4" M/F standoff through the switch board to the 1/2" F/F standoff on the other side of the switch. Attach the second switch to the the first using the other 3/4" M/F standoffs as shown. Attach the acrylic switch panels using the 3/8" screw and washers. Make sure the orientation is correct. The nut capture slots are at the bottom switch port. The switch power ports are at the top, opposite the nut capture slots. The front of the switch should stick out a bit from the acrylic panels when assembled properly. This needs to be done twice to form 2 switch assemblies.
Attach the switch assemblies to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E. It's usually easier to place the nuts in the nut capture slots in the switch assembly, then set the assembly into the base panel, then insert and tighten screws from the bottom.
Place the switch assembly into place in the cluster as shown, then add the switch side panel and screw the switch assemble to the side panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers.
Connect the network cables from each switch to one of the board stacks as shown. Each pair of switches needs to be cross connected to each other at the bottom using one of the network cables. The opposite stacks of switches will also need to be cross connected.
Attach the leads for the boards to the left most terminals. They are from left to right [+ positive] [- ground].
Mount 2 power supplies to each side panel using the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Cross connect the A/C terminals on both power supplies as shown. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Mount the A/C power connector using the 1/2" screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F and plug the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground]. Wire 2 of the power supplies, 1 on each panel closest to the power input receptacle the same way.
Attach the side panels to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Attach the back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Attach the fan using the #6 3/4" screws, nylon washers and nuts from packet F.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI and Ethernet extension cables to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board, then tuck the excess under the bottom board.
Plug the Ethernet cable to the top most port one of the switches. Bend the cable towards the back. Cross connect the 2 switch assemblies using the remaining 6" Ethernet cable.
Attach the front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug a power cable from each the closest power supply into each XU4 board in a stack. Plug the 6th cable from each stack into the Ethernet switch supplying each XU4 board stack.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formated micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
]]>The instructions for assembling the Rock64 board stack are here. This needs to be completed before assembling the rest of the Cube.
Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet 1. Mount both board stacks on opposite corners as shown.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the leads for the PDUs to the left most terminals. They are from left to right [+ positive] [- ground].
Mount the power supply to the base panel using the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Thread the PDU lead wires and the switch power leads through the cable management hole on the PDU mount as shown. The switch leads have a barrel connector on one end.
Attach the fan using the #6 3/4" screws, nylon washers and nuts from packet F.
Mount the A/C power connector using the 1/2" screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F.
Make sure that the A/C power connector is wired as shown.
For the PDU, the terminals from left to right are [+ in] [- ground] [+ out]. Attach the power input to the left(red) and center(black) terminals. Attach the switch power and the fan power wires to the power output right(red) and center(black) terminals. Make sure the terminals are screwed down tight.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package.
Screw the 3/4" M/F standoff through the switch board to the 1/2" F/F standoff on the other side of the switch. Attach the second switch to the the first using the 1/4" screws into the 3/4" M/F standoffs. Screw another 3/4" M/F standoff onto the 1/2" F/F standoff to create the mounting as shown.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the network cables into the switch as shown before adding to the cluster.
Place the switch assembly into place in the cluster as shown, then add the switch side panel and screw the switch assemble to the side panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers.
Connect the network cables from each switch to one of the board stacks as shown. It's easier to connect the network cables to the switches before mounting the switches to the case.
The pair of switches needs to be cross connected to each other at the bottom using one of the network cables.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI, Ethernet, and USB extension cables to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Press the power switch through the square hole as shone. The tabs on the top and bottom may need to be compressed.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Thread all of the cables along the bottom to the back of the case.
Plug the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board, then tuck the excess under the bottom board.
Plug both of the USB ports to 2 of the USB ports on the top board. Pull back around to the cable management port and attach with a cable tie.
Plug the Ethernet cable to the top most port on the switch. Bend the cable towards the back.
Plug the switch power cable into the power port on the switch.
Attach the right side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formated micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
]]>Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the 8040 board to the base panel using the 3/8" screws, 1/4" screws, washers, and 1/2" F/F aluminum standoffs from packet A.
Remove the paper backing from left and back panels and prepare as shown.
Attach the fans using the #6 3/4" screws, nylon washers and nuts from packet F.
Mount the power supply to the back panel with the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Mount the A/C power connector using the 1/2" screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the leads for the 2 PDUs to the left most terminals. The wire for the 8040 board has a right-angle barrel connector on one end. The wire for the SSD PDU has bare ends. They are from left to right [+ positive] [- ground].
Plug the right-angle barrel connector to the side of the 8040 board.
Attach the left side and back panels to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Remove the retaining nut and washer from the back of the reset switch. Push the switch the front panel as shown and tighten using the retaining nut only.
Attach the front panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the reset switch end into the 2-pin connector on the motherboard as shown.
Remove the paper backing from the right side panel.
Attach the right side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the top panel.
Attach the PDU as shown using the screws, nuts, washers, and nylon spaces from packet H.
Attach the SSD as shown using the screws, nuts, washers, and nylon spaces from packet H.
Attach the leads from the power supply to the left and center terminals [+ positive in] [- ground] of the PDU. Attach the leads from the SSD cable to the center and right [- ground][+ positive out] PDU terminals. You'll need to cut the connector end and strip the power wires.
Plug the SSD cable onto on of the SSD ports on the 8040 board.
Attach the top panel to the case as shown. Use 4 screw/washer/nut combos from packet E.
Put formated micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
]]>The instructions for assembling the XU4 board stack are here. This needs to be completed before assembling the rest of the Cube.
Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the board stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet A. The board stack goes on the left side of the base panel with the power cables facing to the right.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package. Place the nylon washer on the 1" screws then thread through panel as shown. Place the switch onto the screws then tighten down with the nuts. The angle power connect needs to be put on before attaching the panel to the base plate.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the network cables into each board and a port on the switch. An external network cable can also be attached to the switch to provide WAN connectivity.
Remove the paper backing from the fan side panel. Attach the fans using the #6 3/4" screws, nylon washers and nuts from packet F.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
The fan power connectors are pre-wired for attach to the power supply.
Mount the power supply to the back panel with the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Mount the A/C power connector using the 6mm screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F.
Make sure that the A/C power connector is wired as shown.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the pre-wired leads for the board power and fans to the left most terminals. They are from left to right [+ positive] [- ground].
Attach the back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug one barrel connector each into each XU4 board. The last barrel connect goes to power the switch.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI and Ethernet extension cables to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Press the power switch through the square hole as shone. The tabs on the top and bottom may need to be compressed.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Thread all of the cables along the bottom to the back of the case.
Plug the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board. Plug the Ethernet cable to the top most port on the switch. Bend the cable towards the back.
Plug the switch power cable into the power port on the switch.
Attach the remaining A/C power wires to the front panel on/off switch as shown.
Use cable ties to bind the cabling together.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formatted micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
]]>The instructions for assembling the Pi board stack are here. This needs to be completed before assembling the rest of the Cube.
Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet 1. The board stack goes on the left side of the base panel with the power cables facing to the right.
Remove the paper backing from the fan side panel. Attach the fans using the #6 3/4" screws, nylon washers and nuts from packet F.
UPDATE: The new version of the kit does not require the fan PDU any more. The kit is supplied with 5V fans which are now wired directly to the power supply itself. Attach the fan power wires to the power supply output red and black terminals. Make sure the terminals are screwed down tight.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E. Route the power cable through the cable management port to the PDU in the back.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package. Place the nylon washer on the 1" screws then thread through panel as shown. Place the switch onto the screws then tighten down with the nuts. The angle power connect needs to be put on before attaching the panel to the base plate.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the network cables into each board and a port on the switch. An external network cable can also be attached to the switch to provide WAN connectivity.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI, and Ethernet extension cables to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Press the power switch through the square hole as shone. The tabs on the top and bottom may need to be compressed.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Thread all of the cables along the bottom to the back of the case.
Plug the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board, then tuck the excess under the bottom board.
Plug the Ethernet cable to the top most port on the switch. Bend the cable towards the back.
Plug the switch power cable into the power port on the switch using the USB to 5.5mm barrel cable.
Mount the power supply to the back panel with the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Mount the A/C power connector using the 1/2" screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F.
Make sure that the A/C power connector is wired as shown.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the leads for the 2 PDUs to the left most terminals. The wire for the main PDU has a barrel connector on one end. The wire for the fan PDU has bare ends. They are from left to right [+ positive] [- ground].
Attach the back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
For the main PDU, plug the barrel end into the PDU. For the fan PDU, attach the bare ends to the left [+ in] and center [- ground] terminals. Make sure the terminals are screwed down tight.
Attach the remaining A/C power wires to the front panel on/off switch as shown.
Use cable ties to bind the cabling together.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formated micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
]]>The instructions for assembling the Pi board stack are here. This needs to be completed before assembling the rest of the Cube.
Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet 1. The board stack goes on the left side of the base panel with the power cables facing to the right.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package. Place the nylon washer on the 1" screws then thread through panel as shown. Place the switch onto the screws then tighten down with the nuts. The angle power connect needs to be put on before attaching the panel to the base plate.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the network cables into each board and a port on the switch. An external network cable can also be attached to the switch to provide WAN connectivity.
Remove the paper backing from the fan side panel. Attach the fan using the #6 3/4" screws, nylon washers and nuts from packet F.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E. Route the power cable through the cable management port to the PDU in the back.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI, Ethernet, and USB extension cables to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers from Packet D.
Press the power switch through the square hole as shone. The tabs on the top and bottom may need to be compressed.
Attach the switch front panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Thread all of the cables along the bottom to the back of the case.
Plug the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board, then tuck the excess under the bottom board.
Plug both of the USB ports to 2 of the USB ports on the top board. Pull back around to the cable management port and attach with a cable tie.
Plug the Ethernet cable to the top most port on the switch. Bend the cable towards the back.
Plug the switch power cable into the power port on the switch.
Mount the power supply to the back panel with the power supply screws and nylon washers from packet F.
Mount the A/C power connector using the 1/2" screws, nylon washers, and nuts from packet F.
Make sure that the A/C power connector is wired as shown.
Attach the A/C power input wires to the right most power supply terminals. They are from right to left [L power] [N neutral] [G ground].
Attach the leads for the PDU to the left most terminals. They are from left to right [+ positive] [- ground].
Attach the switch back panel to the base panel and side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E
For the PDU, the terminals from left to right are [+ in] [- ground] [+ out]. Attach the power input to the left(red) and center(black) terminals. Attach the switch power and the fan power wires to the power output right(red) and center(black) terminals. Make sure the terminals are screwed down tight.
Attach the remaining A/C power wires to the front panel on/off switch as shown.
Use cable ties to bind the cabling together.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Put formated micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
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Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and screw the stack to the base panel using the 3/8" screws and washers from packet 1. The board stack goes on the left side of the base panel with the power cables facing to the right.
Remove the paper backing from the switch side panel and open the switch package. Place the nylon washer on the 1" screws then thread through panel as shown. Place the switch onto the screws then tighten down with the nuts. The angle power connect needs to be put on before attaching the panel to the base plate.
Attach the switch side panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the front panel. Attach the HDMI cable to the front panel using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers.
The barrel power cable needs to be attached with super glue. Just add a couple of small drops to the inside of the hole, then push the power cable into the hole. Please wait a few minutes for the glue to dry before proceeding. If any of the glue gets on the acrylic panel, it will damage it.
Once the glue is dry, thread the HDMI Cable through the back and thread the power cable and switch power cable through the cable management hole and under the board power cables by the PDU.
Attach the front panel to the base and switch side panels as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet for each.
Attach the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the top board, then tuck the excess under the bottom board.
The terminals from left to right are [+ in] [- ground] [+ out]. Attach the power input to the left(red) and center(black) terminals. Attach the switch power to the power output right(red) and center(black) terminals. Make sure the terminals are screwed down tight.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the right side panel to the base plate as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the back panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Remove the paper backing from the acrylic and attach the top panel to the base panel as shown. Use a screw/washer/nut combo from packet E.
Plug the network cables into each board and a port on the switch. An external network cable can also be attached to the switch to provide WAN connectivity.
Put formated micro SD cards in each boards, turn on, connect to WAN network and enjoy!
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Open the packages as shown. The XU4 comes with it's own heat sink and cooling fan.
Start with the 1/2" F/F standoffs on the bottom and the 1" M/F standoffs on the top as shown. Once screwed together, then tighten slightly. The standoffs only need to be snug, not wrenched tight together.
Continue to add boards to the stack using the 1" M/F standoffs as shown.
There is no PDU for the XU4 as it uses a 5V power supply directly. An acrylic top plate is used on the top of the of the board stack for stability.
Power cables are not attached at this stage because there is no PDU. Power will be attached during the Cube assembly stage.
Move on the the assembly instructions for your particular cluster cube. The Pico 10 requires 2 board stacks and the Pico 20 requires 4 board stacks.
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Open the packages and apply the heat sinks as shown. Each heat sink has a peel-off backing allowing it to stick to the chips. The Rock64 only requires 2 heat sinks on the top of the board.
Start with the 1/2" F/F standoffs on the bottom and the 3/4" M/F standoffs on the top as shown. Once screwed together, then tighten slightly. The standoffs only need to be snug, not wrenched tight together.
Continue to add boards to the stack using the 3/4" M/F standoffs as shown.
Start with the PDU and acrylic mounting plate. The brown paper needs to be peeled off to expose the clear acrylic. Place the long screws throw the PDU, then place the nylon spaces on the screws on the other side of the PDU.
Place the acrylic mounting plate over the screws onto the nylon spaces. The USB ports need to face to the right, towards the circular cable mount as shown. Next add the nylon washers and the nuts onto the screws. Snug the nuts down.
Attach the PDU to the top of the stack using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers.
Connect each power cable to the PDU as show. The power cables for the Rock64 are a bit bulky. Plug the power cables into each board as shown with the splitter cable connecting the bottom 2 boards. To keep the cables in place, we'll use a cable tie to bind all of the cables together.
Move on the the assembly instructions for your particular cluster cube. The Pico 10 requires 2 board stacks and the Pico 20 requires 4 board stacks.
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Open the packages and apply the heat sinks as shown. Each heat sink has a peel-off backing allowing it to stick to the chips.
Start with the 1/2" F/F standoffs on the bottom and the 3/4" M/F standoffs on the top as shown. Once screwed together, then tighten slightly. The standoffs only need to be snug, not wrenched tight together.
Continue to add boards to the stack using the 3/4" M/F standoffs as shown.
Start with the PDU and acrylic mounting plate. The brown paper needs to be peeled off to expose the clear acrylic. Place the long screws throw the PDU, then place the nylon spaces on the screws on the other side of the PDU.
Place the acrylic mounting plate over the screws onto the nylon spaces. The USB ports need to face to the right, towards the circular cable mount as shown. Next add the nylon washers and the nuts onto the screws. Snug the nuts down.
Attach the PDU to the top of the stack using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers.
Connect each power cable to each Pine64 as shown. The top-most board should have the shortest cable. The bottom 2 boards share a splitter cable. Plug each power cable into the PDU on top as shown. The bottom 2 cables should intertwine which help keeps the cables in place.
Move on the the assembly instructions for your particular cluster cube. The Pico 10 requires 2 board stacks and the Pico 20 requires 4 board stacks.
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Open the packages as shown. The ODroid C2 comes with it's own heat sinks.
Start with the 1/2" F/F standoffs on the bottom and the 3/4" M/F standoffs on the top as shown. Once screwed together, then tighten slightly. The standoffs only need to be snug, not wrenched tight together.
Continue to add boards to the stack using the 3/4" M/F standoffs as shown.
Start with the PDU and acrylic mounting plate. The brown paper needs to be peeled off to expose the clear acrylic. Place the long screws throw the PDU, then place the nylon spaces on the screws on the other side of the PDU.
Place the acrylic mounting plate over the screws onto the nylon spaces. The USB ports need to face to the right, towards the circular cable mount as shown. Next add the nylon washers and the nuts onto the screws. Snug the nuts down.
Attach the PDU to the top of the stack using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers.
Connect each power cable to each Odroid C2 as shown. The top-most board should have the shortest cable. The bottom 2 boards share a splitter cable. Plug each power cable into the PDU on top as shown. The bottom 2 cables should intertwine which help keeps the cables in place.
Move on the the assembly instructions for your particular cluster cube. The Pico 10 requires 2 board stacks and the Pico 20 requires 4 board stacks.
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Please contact support@picocluster.com if you encounter any difficulties.
Open the packages and apply the heat sinks as shown. Each heat sink has a peel-off backing allowing it to stick to the chips. The Rock64 only requires 2 heat sinks on the top of the board.
Start with the 1/2" F/F standoffs on the bottom and the 3/4" M/F standoffs on the top as shown. Once screwed together, then tighten slightly. The standoffs only need to be snug, not wrenched tight together.
Continue to add boards to the stack using the 3/4" M/F standoffs as shown.
Start with the PDU and acrylic mounting plate. The brown paper needs to be peeled off to expose the clear acrylic. Place the long screws throw the PDU, then place the nylon spaces on the screws on the other side of the PDU.
Place the acrylic mounting plate over the screws onto the nylon spaces. The USB ports need to face to the right, towards the circular cable mount as shown. Next add the nylon washers and the nuts onto the screws. Snug the nuts down.
Attach the PDU to the top of the stack using the 3/8" screws and nylon washers.
Connect each power cable to each PI as shown. The top-most board should have the shortest cable. The bottom 2 boards share a splitter cable. Plug each power cable into the PDU on top as shown. The bottom 2 cables should intertwine which help keeps the cables in place.
Move on the the assembly instructions for your particular cluster cube. The Pico 10 requires 2 board stacks and the Pico 20 requires 4 board stacks.
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